While we are all stuck inside and home with kiddos sooooo I have been crafting live with some other maker friends on IG on most afternoons! I 100% believe that creativity and crafting is a way to relieve stress, make some fun memories with our kiddos and just generally add more happiness and color to our whatever our daily lives look like right now!And yesterday I hopped on to Instagram LIVE for the first time to do some paper crafting of some "everyday awards"! BUUUT since I didn't save the IG ... continue reading...
How to sew a simple rainbow backpack pull
Dare I say it, but school is upon us. It's on the horizon and, as a matter of fact, today we are headed to get haircuts for school pictures + registration tomorrow. And what better way to prepare kiddos for school than to deck out their brand new, sparkling backpacks with FLAIR!?! :) Today, I am sharing this adorably cute softie rainbow backpack pull....it's a part of the #sewasoftie initiative, with Trixie from Coloured Buttons, which is encouraging kids and adults to learn to sew (which is ... continue reading...
A birthday necklace pattern + a little girl that turned THREE!
It is no surprise that my little Esther is a "spirited" one. She has her opinions and ideas and they NEVER go unnoticed if you are in a room with her (whether it be a food choice or a clothing choice, she knows what she wants). I keep saying that this will turn to passion someday so I am not about to squash it (within reason of course.....DUH, I do go off the rails sometimes when we are already late to getting out the door, but I know I'm not alone, right Moms?!? :) Last year I had this ... continue reading...
a back-to-school worthy, kids-friendly french toast recipe
I wanted to make a breakfast that was fun and full of joy for Zeke's first day of Kindergarten...ya know, to cheer him on and send him out into the world of school with gusto and excitement! :) And because I secretly wanted to hold onto the last fleeting seconds of life before we entered into the school routine! And what better way to celebrate than FRENCH TOAST?? But I wanted to add a twist.....a little pinch of joy to the recipe to make it extra special and fun.....so today, I am sharing our ... continue reading...
The best end of the year teacher gift idea! :)
I always try and give gifts that are usable or edible or something that is *SO* personal that the receiver loves it! :) And that is where this idea came from...a cute, end of the year, thank you themed, "WE LOVE YOU" planter stick for your end of the year teacher gift. I mean, who doesn't love getting a bunch of flowers OR a cute, little succulent plant, amiright?! :) ESPECIALLY for teachers that can get inundated with apple decor or cliche teacher gifts (just ask my Mother-in-law who was a ... continue reading...
